Dueling Palin Rallies in Anchorage.

12092008

OK folks, it’s heating up here in Anchorage. Get ready for dueling rallies!

Before she heads out of state to resume campaigning with John McCain, Sarah Palin will attend a rally in her honor Saturday morning at the new Dena’ina Convention Center in Downtown Anchorage. The doors open at 7:30am, and the rally begins at 9:30. We were uncertain if a rally would be scheduled, but they made the announcement late this morning.

Two and a half hours later, at noon tomorrow, the group “Alaska Women Reject Palin” will be meeting at the corner of 36th Ave. and Denali St. to hold a sidewalk protest with signs. This is a non-partisan rally that encourages creative signs that stick to policy rather than partisanship.

Seems simple enough. Two rallies – two schools of thought. However, Anchorage conservative radio talk show host Eddie Burke has stirred the pot. He blasted the organizers of the second rally during his talk show today on KBYR, calling them ….sit down…. “a bunch of socialist baby-killing maggots.” No, I’m not kidding and I wish I were. Welcome to the dark side of Anchorage that makes sane, thinking people cringe. Burke also announced the particulars of the rally…so there may be some unwanted guests.

The media, no doubt, will be all over the first rally, and hopefully some will cover the other one as well. In any case, I’m planning to be at both, and will report back with the un-mediatized version of the events.

I think a big turnout at the “AK Women Reject Palin” rally could be a powerful statement. Men and kids are also welcomed.

209 responses

good luck! cannot wait to hear about it. you never said if you were going to ed’s show. we need to hear head of the mudflatians.

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Gina(18:38:06) :

Good luck. Stay safe.

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eajphd(18:38:26) :

Good luck!

But remember Palin and company have more spin cycles than a washing machine. It will be interesting to see how it ll plays out.

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Mil(18:41:27) :

EVERYONE GOING TO THE RALLY!

Take your cameras, and use them a lot. People will be less likely to try to hurt you or get in your face if there is a possible record of such actions. This is the best protection you can provide to yourselves!

best wishes AKM! Be loud, you are speaking for thousands. Wish I could be there.

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antsy(18:43:29) :

Good luck to the Alaska Women Reject Palin and their rally. They have my support. Please keep us up on the day’s news and thanks for this great site.

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recoil zoo palin(18:45:06) :

so many of us in the lower 48 will be in solidarity with you tomorrow!

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Proud2BUSA(18:45:34) :

GOOD LUCK MUDFLATS and those brave souls who are joining you. Has the MSM been alerted to your activities? At least some friendly media types who have the brains (and guts) to report the truth, like Keith and Rachel?

Keep your chin up and don’t let small minded souls like Keith whoever he is get you down – YOU ARE GLOBAL NOW, Baby, and he’s still stuck in his small little mind.

Bill Mahr: I am not against Sarah Palin because she is from a small town. I am against Sarah Palin because she has a small mind.

GO GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRL!

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Uncle Joe Mccarthy(18:45:53) :

hooray for socialist baby killing maggots…will sarah’s mother in law be in attendence? i hear that she is a baby killer too

how are the police in ak as far as things like protests? now i am worried about you guys! if you think there are going to be problems you might want to call the local chapter of the lawyer’s guild to monitor the event. sorry to sound so negative. i guess i have been to protests and have witnessed cop group mentality. anyway–very cool!

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judi(18:49:50) :

Small minded Sarah is being somewhat ignored by the new Obama ads

“The McCain campaign’s lies make it clear that John McCain would rather lose his integrity than lose this election,” said Obama campaign spokesman Tommy Vietor in the kind of red-meat language a party’s base loves.

“The fact is, John McCain has voted for millions in earmarks and his running mate has requested more pork per person than any governor in America, including $2 million to study the mating patterns of crabs.”
From the Huffington Report

Gotta luv studying the mating patterns of crabs..

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mpalm(18:49:53) :

Good luck!

Be very careful though and stay safe

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tatterblossom(18:50:19) :

thank you so much for doing this blog, And for your grassroots coverage of the events that are Sure to get blown out of proportion by the media spin. i’ve been checking this blog once (or 5 times!) a day since i found it.
peace from oregon

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Ky(18:52:46) :

Mil, that suggestion is BRILLIANT!

Here is a beautiful video to inspire everyone. =)

Please don’t feel like you are alone.

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Scotsgirl(18:53:05) :

Yay for the Women reject Sarah Palin Group! I lived in Anchorage for 9 very looong months – I am Scottish but had lived in Houston too, I hated it in Anchorage. I have been in the Library that they are meeting in front of!
It must be scary to be so hated – sounds like one of those countries where if you don’t agree with them they hurt you or take you away……. i cannot believe the idiot gave out personal info!! What a warmonger – sounds like he was trying to incite something. Please stay safe people. I am so proud of all of the people who are standing up to the corrupt SP and her peeps.

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Granny in Dallas(18:54:08) :

Stay safe out there. Our hearts are with you.

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Amused and Bewildered(18:54:40) :

OMG!! I found this post in reference to the rally tomorrow! Looks like they’re being threatened!!!

Alaskan woman Says:

September 11th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Look what happened today when a talk show host in Alaska broadcast and published the names, numbers, and e-mail addresses of the organizers of this rally (who knows how he got it). The voice mail threats have been reported to the police and they will investigate tomorrow. Keep an eye on http://www.adn.com for developments. Spread the word – we are being intimated and our free speech threatened.http://www.bulletinboards.com/v2.cfm?comcode=700&cat=1%23CATTOP

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Mil(18:54:41) :

Thanks Ky. It’s something that a lot of protesters accross the board are told to do. It really is the best way to stay safe. Even if you don’t want to take pictures, take a camera and pretend to use it all the time.

Kerry Kerigan, the program director from the AirAmerica station was on the air last night on our LA station and he knows how media savvy she is. He gave her a 90 out of 100 on media skills and a 20 on knowledge of ANY POLICY.

Alaska Progressives!!! With you in mind and spirit as I travel to VA. Take as many videos as you can and send them to ireport on CNN. I have a feeling Ike is going to monopolize the news, but won’t hurt.

Gibson just finished. Wasilla is gorgeous ! And Palin does have style. Still wish she’d take a loooooooong Alaskan hike and resign obviously. Whoever came up wiht that retarded book banning list should be aerial hunted. They’re using that to dispute the real story. It was probably a Republican fabrication in the first place @@ I don’t think he pursued anything enough. He gave her way too many outs. And I’m really missing Tim Russert every single day.

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Martha Davidson Vancouver B.C. Canada(19:01:11) :

You BRAVE people!!! The following is the best advice; a little back up bear spray wouldn’t hurt either.
Mil (18:41:27) :

EVERYONE GOING TO THE RALLY!

Take your cameras, and use them a lot. People will be less likely to try to hurt you or get in your face if there is a possible record of such actions. This is the best protection you can provide to yourselves!

And Good Luck!! Stay Safe!

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SMR(19:02:00) :

Eddie Burke wins maggot of the year!!!!!! He is universally loathed in Anchorage and has been for a zillion years. This born & raised Alaskan couldn’t care less what he thinks of her and can’t wait to A) write up my Obama postcards tomorrow before the rally, then B) rally my butt off at the AK Women Reject Palin rally! Bring it on! Now I’ll be bringing my husband, my toddler & my 18-year old daughter to make sure that every anti-Palin/McCain in our household makes their stance clear to AK and the world!!!!!!!

And scotsgirl, we’ve just moved back to AK after 4 lovely years in Scotland and gotta say that I LOVE SCOTLAND — it is now the home of my heart, but while I’m here in AK/US I am standing up for what I believe in & fighting the icky Alaskan political establishment! Slainte!

Thanks Ky. It’s something that a lot of protesters accross the board are told to do. It really is the best way to stay safe. Even if you don’t want to take pictures, take a camera and pretend to use it all the time.

How sad it has to be that way, I’m so sorry, stay safe.

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MH(19:03:59) :

Be safe, everybody, and thanks on behalf of the lower 48 for standing up to Porky Palin!

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Samantha(19:04:18) :

Just an aside… Gibson’s 2nd interview with Palin (on 20/20) is about to start where I live, but it’s already aired on the East Coast. Just from reading some VERY angry responses toward ABC and Gibson on their website, I’m going out on a limb and say it didn’t go very well for Palin. Should be interesting viewing.

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C(19:04:53) :

Oh man! I wish I could be there!

Please take some pics and post them here! I can’t wait for the update!

Not that they are the right…but they have the power (Cindy’s money…and the Repugs’).

Please be careful.

This takes me back to Washington, DC in 1969…Moratorium Day.

Please be safe. We need you there, we want you there, and we have to know that you will resume your life there.

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Cassie(19:11:33) :

Rhett O’Rical

You raise a good point. All need to be aware of this.

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White Agate(19:12:40) :

Best wishes to all of the folks attending. Be careful…in St. Paul there were arrest and thuggery before, during, and after the RNC, something we’ve seen before, I am afraid.

Wondered what people thought of Andrew Sullivan’s comment today, or actually a reader comment, about liberal/progressive bloggers and media being played by the Republican machine and therefore giving undue attention to McCain/Palin? And not reporting on Obama/Biden enough? Interested in thoughts on this.

Patience and steel…applies to a lot in life, but especially now. Best wishes, you, like the Wasilla Dems, are part of a long and honorable tradition in this country, really, the ‘tradition’ that began this country.

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Sue(19:13:01) :

Yes, the baby-killer attack. I am familiar with it. After saying he wouldn’t discuss politics during his sermon, our pastor then made it quite clear that he supports McCain. He invited us to talk with him after the service. When I said that I look at a candidate’s deeds rather than his words, he told me, rather loudly and angrily, “I will not vote for a baby-killer!” So much for polite debate. : ( I have not attended a service since (this happened about a month ago), and I do not intend to return until after the election. Sadly, many Christians will vote for anyone who claims to be against abortion, regardless of the truth.

Sue

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cmac(19:14:54) :

Ky thank you for that link to that video. Made my night.

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Mainiac(19:16:49) :

Peace to all of you!!! We’ll be with you in Spirit!

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cmac(19:19:13) :

White agate:
I saw that too on Andrew SUllivan’s blog. I think that it has some merit, in that we *should* be rallying for our cause as much as watching the train wreck in progess.

@Sue – this is off-topic as we all love our mightly Mudflats, but you need to ask your Pastor if he will tolerate adultery and the breaking of the sanctity of marriage; if he will tolerate drug addiction and trying to hide it and causing people to lose their jobs for you; if he will tolerate premarital sex; if he will tolerate out and out lying; if he will tolerate asking women to pay for their own rape kits, if he will tolerate freedom of speech.

If you live near NC I have no qualms staring my Pastor down and asking these hard questions. DON’T BLINK, Mister. 😉

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Deb(19:24:16) :

mudflats-
your stand for truth is a stand for for a LOT of americans who cannot be there with you!! Thank you!

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Siege(19:24:36) :

Yeah for the anti-rally!
20/20- Yes, the view she has in Wasilla is spectacular and she did much better on all topics not related to international affairs/policy/current events. MOST PEOPLE will think she is great. They hear her blathering explanations on the bridge and troopergate and earmarks and abortion and she looks good saying it so…they believe her because they want to. I was disappointed he did not follow up on some things (like what about the intent to terminate letter to the librarian that led to the threat of recalling her as mayor that made her back off of that firing- and by the way, where is that librarian? Stand up, woman. You are a citizen of this country. Tell your story!)

I am not throwing this out there to compare her to someone who may have harmed/killed their own toddler BUT I AM JUST SAYING (in relation to the charming personality) that many people wanted to believe Casey Anthony in spite of circumstances that are so damning (the big Nancy Grace story about the missing toddler whose mom did not report her missing for a month). Attractive, smooth, confident talkers can convince MANY PEOPLE of many things.
I am down tonight because people I care about (like my own brother and sister in law) bring up things like the Campbell Brown interview and as they tell it, Campbell was AWFUL because she kept firing questions at this guy (they don’t even know who he was exactly) and “she would not even let him answer before she asked the next question”…Then there is my friend who was listening to Neal Boortz (conservative talk show host out of Atlanta who delivers hate messages with regularity) today when I called her. I said, “Oh, please do not listen to him.” So, we got into the whole thing and she asked me, “Did you see the forum on service last night? MCCain has ANSWERS that have substance and Obama just talks and talks but says nothing.”
Again, I know I live in Georgia but I am feeling very worried about MOST PEOPLE.

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Sue(19:25:55) :

Proud–Thank you for the support. I have tried to give facts, but I just get shouted down. I love the people in my church, even though our pastor is a jerk. Sadly, they all agree with him that whoever SAYS he is against abortion will get their vote. It is better for me to just stay away; I get too emotional and angry with him during election time. But I will have a HUGE smile on my face when Obama wins, and I will tout OB’s every move once he is in office. : )

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Mil(19:29:34) :

Again:

EVERYONE GOING TO THE RALLY!

Take your cameras, and use them a lot. People will be less likely to try to hurt you or get in your face if there is a possible record of such actions. This is the best protection you can provide to yourselves!

And Good Luck!! Stay Safe!

~~

Please pass this on to anyone you know that may be going to the rally or who has friends going.

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VP, Flat Earth Society(19:31:34) :

I find it hard to believe that any self-respecting nation would have an audience for such boorish types as that radiohead. And sponsors? Amazing in their ignorance and hate-mongering.

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Ky(19:32:44) :

Weee! I just made myself a big ‘ol “Obama” button….complete with the Alaskan flag as a background. It feels like mutiny, and I love it!
Good luck again, protesters!

here is a question for ALL-pro-lifers….if the conversation were about what men do with their penises…..would we be even HAVING this conversation? (as to argument as to when life begins, the penis has a LITTLE to do with the conception argument….so why aren’t we legislating penis behavior?)

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kem(19:38:59) :

Oh no, I hope all of the marchers will be ok tomorrow!! I hope you tell us you are ok afterwards.

I just became a ‘community organizer’ for BARACK OBAMA! There were only a couple of people there but YES WE CAN do it.

Thanks and be safe!

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Fired UP(19:40:31) :

Siege,
I know how you feel. My entire family still lives in Georgia and I almost can’t even talk to them anymore because there are almost no “safe” topics we can discuss. Inevitably, I get off the phone (I live in Ca) feeling very sad that we have so little in common, and very afraid for November, because these are otherwise intelligent people who just swallow the Republican talking points like it was candy. I just keep wondering HOW they can believe such blatent, obvious liars, but they do. And that is what truely scares me about November.

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angryxer(19:42:31) :

go get ’em, AWRP! damn those bullies and their intimidation.

this is off topic, but I wanted to put it out there for mudflatters’ consideration. not necessarily pertinent for this blog, as its focus is AK politics, but for those of you doing your own blogging, I thought this was a very good point from a commenter over at Andrew Sullivan today:

“McCain and crew realized early this cycle that they did not have a visible internet presence. So what did they do? They took over the liberal presence, they are manipulating the leading liberal blogs, just as they manipulate the MSM. All to their own advantage. And the blogs have all fallen for this hook, line and sinker. Does no one realize this?

They are all being played.

And Obama, god bless him, he gets it. As does his team. while everyone whines he keeps at it every day with much much class and like a laser focused on the issues. The problem is not Obama, is that no one wants to follow his lead. Instead they are following McCain-Rove and they don’t even know it.”

This is still only a partial quote. And while I don’t agree entirely, I think there is something to be said for the fact that most of us are so focused on McCain-Palin, that we’re not doing much to forward the Obama-Biden agenda. I put it out there for your consideration, as we are so in need of reframing this election in positive terms about what differentiates the Obama ticket from McCain.

Be safe, AKM. We’re all there with you in spirit. The idea of lots of cameras sounds like good protection. Take care. There are thousands, perhaps millions of women down her in the Lower 49 who are also Women Against Palin. and women against McCain. I heard David Brooks on The News Hour tonite. He thinks McCain is toast. David Brooks!!!! Whohooooo!
Moose Roadster Palin

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Mollys Mum(19:45:12) :

Please be careful, AKM. We need you. Check in as soon as you get back from the rallies, so we know you’re safe. Please.

Is Eddie Burke the radio talk show host who had Sarah on the show when he said those awful things about Lyda Green, and she was giggling like a nasty little schoolgirl?

Siege, I saw that forum last night and thought exactly the OPPOSITE–that McCain said nothing and Obama’s speech was mightily substantive. I truly wonder if there are parallel universes operating in America right now.

AKM, you are a true blessing. Again, please stay safe and let us know when you’re home.

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Sally(19:45:34) :

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Please tell the organizers and any of the women that come to the rally that I am so glad they are standing up for what I believe. I’ve just read that the organizers have been receiving threats. I’m so frustrated by the Palinistas. If they harm any of these women in any way, they will have a WAR on their hands.

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VP, Flat Earth Society(19:47:15) :

Perhaps it’s time to let the south secede.

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Ky(19:48:05) :

Do any of the AWRP have a video camera?
Man, I’m paranoid!
There’s no conservative like an Alaskan conservative.

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Parker CA(19:51:38) :

POST THIS EVERYWHERE YOU CAN AND SEND IT TO ANYONE IN THE MEDIA THAT YOU KNOW. MANY PEOPLE ARE PUTTING THEIR REAL NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION ON VERY CONVINCING DOCUMENTS HIGHLIGHTING PALINS RACIAL VIEWS.

The following is a statement from one of our Juneteenth Directors in Alaska:

By Gwendolyn Alexander, President

“As for Governor Sarah Palin’s involvement in the African American community, the Governor’s office hasn’t participated in any of our Alaska Juneteenth Events. All previous Alaskan Governor’s have traditionally attended and participated in our annual Juneteenth Celebration. Gov. Palin was the first governor not to send out a congratulatory letter or assist us in any way with our Juneteenth activities.

I didn’t have the courtesy of receiving a reply when I asked for a representative from the Governor’s office to come and speak at our Juneteenth Celebration if Governor Palin was unable to attend. I never even heard of Gov. Palin until she was elected Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, in Mat-Su Valley.

Governor Palin is a very energetic and spontaneous woman. With some of the things being said and going around this state right now, I’m surprised none of the national media have bothered to come here and get the words directly from the mouths of the people who have lived with her all of these years instead of ’surfing the net!’

My other opinion is why would an individual who, to my knowledge, has not hired any African-Americans on her gubernatorial staff, insist so passionately on being on a television show owned and operated by an African American, Oprah Winfrey?

While meeting with black leaders concerning the absence of any African-Americans on her staff, Gov. Palin responded that she doesn’t have to hire any blacks and was not intending to hire any. What kind of attitude is this toward African-American for who may be the first Vice-President of the United States?

I understand Oprah did have Senator Obama on her show a few times and was the main person raising funds for him “before” the presidency race was in full swing. However, the key point here is that it is Oprah’s prerogative not be used as a pawn to tilt the vote one way or another. Oprah has stated repeatedly that she wasn’t going to have one side or the other on her show by choice. I thought that was what the Civil Rights Movement was all about, a persons right to make their own choices. I guess this isn’t a Democracy at all anymore.”

Good luck, Mudflats & AWRP protestors! We’re rooting for you down here!

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SMR(19:53:41) :

Good point about Eddie Burke sponsors! Any Alaskans out there who know who his sponsors are — make sure that you don’t support them!!!!!!!! I don’t listen to radio, so can’t say who his sponsors are. But if anyone here knows & can post a list of them here I will make sure that I don’t support them and will forward them on to friends/relatives so that they don’t either!

My husband who takes pictures all the time, all over the place(semi-professional) never goes anywhere without it. There really are rights and you really have them.

Do not let them bully you! Since I can not be there with you in person I can try and send help this way

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kem(19:54:47) :

I am soooo paranoid too after watching the people get arrested at the RNC.

SO, here is what I propose: everyone set your alarms, that is 1pm my time, I will make sure, and at noon AK time, we will all send happy thoughts/safe wishes/energy through the heart chakra/prayers/ ommms, etc. to you all.

And Obama people, if you are reading this blog (you SHOULD be) send someone to watch…

Take care!

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galwhohashadenough!(19:55:00) :

Just remember THIS is what we are fighting for..this piece of hope to get OUR country back….this is a great video…take this with you tomorrow..

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suchanut(19:56:31) :

OK – do we need to bring our own signs, or are they provided? Do we need to wear masks if family members are State of Alaska employees? I wouldn’t want to see any of my family lose their jobs because the Palinistas saw us at the rally. AK Muckraker, please advise….Bring your own sign. It is supposedly a non-partisan rally, so I’m not sure about how it affects State employees. That would have to be your call. Here’s the link to their web page:http://womenagainstpalin.com/blog2/2008/09/11/join-alaskan-women-to-reject-palin-rally-on-satuday-sept-13th/

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galwhohashadenough!(19:59:01) :

@Deb–I thought about this as well in the past couple of days. If the government wanted to take away the choice of the “penis” would it even be a TOPIC of conversation. My answer was NO.

Nice post, but you forgot to mention the fact that Burke also gave out the personal phone numbers of the organizers of the anti-Palin rally and had his listeners call them to express their outrage, which lead to their answering machines being filled with insults and threats. He later had to apologise for giving out their numbers on the air, but he denied urging his audience to call them. He should run for office himself, he has the Republican policy of saying things on air then denying them later down pat.

Take your cameras, and use them a lot. People will be less likely to try to hurt you or get in your face if there is a possible record of such actions. This is the best protection you can provide to yourselves!

And Good Luck! Stay Safe!

~~

Please pass this on to anyone you know that may be going to the rally or who has friends going.

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Spread the Word(20:10:10) :

Stay safe, keep your cool (you know Obama does), and if anyone has a video cam bring it, and if you can post on You Tube, we can all share!

While you’re downtown, pick up some Alaska postcards & stamps for the Obama campaign. They will send them to Ohio. Check out:

[…] Also best wishes go to Mudflats posters/readers attending the “Alaska Women Reject Palin” rally, which will be happening the same time as a farewell/pep-rally for Governor Moosellini on Saturday. They are going to be small in number, but big in spirit. Hopefully their First Amendment Rights will be protected, and not interfered with by those who wish to stifle the truth and the triumph of the Human Spirit. Blogger Extraordinaire AK Muckraker will be reporting from both venues. All the details are here: https://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/09/12/dueling-palin-rallies-in-anchorage […]

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JJ(20:16:12) :

JUST WATCHED PAY-LINE IN HER INTERVIEW. DAMN SHE IS SLIPPERY-AND NOT GOOD AT IT! HOPEFULLY BEFORE WE GET ANOTHER CRIMINAL, LYING, DOUBLE TALKING JERK IN THE WHITEHOUSE-SOMEONE WILL BREAK THROUGH HER IDIOCY! GOOD LUCK ON THE MARCH TOMORROW AND STAY SAFE-WE IN THE LOWER 48 NEED YOUR SUPPORT. AN AFTER THOUGHT; I REALLY THINK BIDEN IS GOING TO HAVE FUN WITH THIS ONE! TEE HEE

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DeMo(20:17:12) :

Judi said:

“Gotta luv studying the mating patterns of crabs…”

Don’t mating patterns sometimes create crabs?

Less gov’t? Palin even wants to get into the reproductive lives of crabs!

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Amused and Bewildered(20:18:25) :

Factcheck says:

Sarah Palin – Energetically Wrong

Palin says Alaska supplies 20 percent of U.S. energy. Not true. Not even close.

Please send bunches of postcards from Alaska to Ohio Obama offices. We will send them out for you! TX

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Let'sGetReal(20:28:15) :

suchanut….what are the laws about retaliation in Alaska? Any lawyers here, that can speak on firing and hiring practices? Is Alaska an “At-Will” state?

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ratty pilgrim(20:29:14) :

Long time reader, first time poster (POP!) Is anyone showing up to the Town Hall meeting in Anchorage with Ed Schultz (progressive radio host) tomorrow night? It’s an opportunity to get your voice heard worldwide after the demonstration. Tickets are $25. Tell the world the truth about Ms. Palin’s politics. We have so few days left. Be brave!

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Juneauite(20:30:13) :

I wish I can fly to Anchorage right now to be there too!

I wish the folks that are going to be in the anti-Palin rally good luck!

I also wish for them to be very sure that they document (heavily: time, date and who is involved) any retaliations against them when do go back to work on Monday or in the succeeding weeks.

After all, this is Palin we are talking about. She might have someone spy, take pictures, identify and fire anybody who is in the anti-Palin rally.

I wouldn’t put it past the pit bull with a lipstick!

PS. And when Palin loses and returns as the governor…watch the unemployment rate of Alaska increase more than five fold…she will make sure everyone who contributed in her failure will be jobless!

Forgive me for not first expressing my best wishes for tomorrow. I read so many things on here that I want to reply to that I figured I’d copy something and reply to it before I lost it and couldn’t find it again.

Stay safe and stay resolute. Millions of women will be there with you in spirit. You are our voice, and we are yours. One voice.

Have to say that Palin did better tonight with Gibson. She’s more comfortable with the material. The lies fly off her tongue with greater ease. She wouldn’t give in on the bridge. She explained it in a way that many might say, “Oh, now I see. She didn’t do anything wrong, she just took the money and put it into other projects.”

Her thoughts on abortion were expressed calmly and rationally. Really, not much different than how Obama expresses his pro-choice stance. We all want to reduce unwanted pregnancies. That was the essence of what she said, while affirming she’s pro-life.

It doesn’t change the issue, of course, but her expression was without rancor. She wasn’t dogmatic. She merely expressed her opinion.

She was more human tonight. She was in her arena with rhetoric she’s comfortable speaking.

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emma(20:39:36) :

McCain’s trophy VP.

Can you hear him demanding, “Find me a pretty one!”

Palin is perfect: young, attractive, new baby to parade, son in service. On the face, perfect match.

i’d travel all the way to alaska from the once great state(before bush and good hair perry fucked it up) of texas just to be on that sidewalk…

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Proud2BUSA aka Krinkle Bearcat(20:44:11) :

Brave Mudflatters –

will you please remember that all of us are for LIFE, for pete’s sake!! Yep, we’re ALL PRO-LIFE. What differentiates us is that we are about Choice. We are about privacy and respect for the privacy for an issue that should not be governed but should be quietly and seriously decided by the family and family doctor. We are about respect for everyone’s opinion – and I don’t want to sound glib -but I respect people’s choices to select no or yes.

I would probably then denigrate to an argument around opiates and adultery so I will be sending well wishes and prayers and know you guys will rock. Thank you for representing logical smart women!

12092008

LibertyLover(20:46:08) :

I’ll be with you in spirit. I wish I could be there as well.
Take video if you can.

I applaud your efforts tomorrow. Be strong and be safe. Here’s a quote to sustain us all:

“I will never forget that the only reason I’m standing here today is because somebody, somewhere stood up for me when it was risky. Stood up when it was hard. Stood up when it wasn’t popular. And because that somebody stood up, a few more stood up. And then a few thousand stood up. And then a few million stood up. And standing up, with courage and clear purpose, they somehow managed to change the world.”

BARACK OBAMA, speech, Jan. 8, 2008

12092008

SEAlaskanWoman(20:57:03) :

I too wish I could attend, but I’m stuck down here in the rain belt. I look forward to the follow-up stories. There are many people here in Juneau who would LOVE to speak out but fear for their jobs. Maybe if the economy were in better shape we’d all go public. How can we possibly stand for another 4 years of this! Stay strong!!

12092008

DeMo(21:03:00) :

I’m venting and don’t know where to put it, so I chose this thread. If it’s inappropriate, forgive me.

McCain on The View. Said if Obama accepted his invitation to do town hall meetings, the tenor of the campaign would be different.

Lemme get this straight. So the tenor of the McCain campaign is the result of Obama’s rejection. What are you, a “scorned woman”?

If Obama agreed to the town hall meetings, McCain wouldn’t have gone all Rove on the Dems and America.

Sounds vaguely like a man who beats his wife. If she had listened to me, I wouldn’t have had to hit her. (Yes, a little hyperbole, but it is reminiscent.)

“He blasted the organizers of the second rally during his talk show today on KBYR, calling them ….sit down…. “a bunch of socialist baby-killing maggots.”

I can’t believe this! It is just to crazy for this Canadian to comprehend, little own, understand this type of behaviour.

I’ve been reading this blog for a few weeks now, and I take my hat off to you, mudraker for standing up against this type of govt, that is not only insane but just downright looney. Thanks for bringing so much to the front of this election and enlightening us all about Sarah Palin, and not just the U.S citizens, but citizens from around the world. I’m passing this blog to friends I know to read.

I only wish I could do more here in Canada to make it right. We, here in Canada have felt the crunch from the economy of what Bush has done. Personally, we have had our children have to move North because of jobs and our economic downfall in our industry here on the westcoast of British Columbia. Our housing market is on the downslide….how far it will go, I don’t know. But here in Canada we are stunned at how the economy in the U.S. has taken such a free-fall dive so quickly.

On Bill Maher “shooting defenseless animals” “ahooting wolves from a plane” and “she likes running down and shooting wolves from low flying planes” were mentioned by Bill, Janine Garofalo and Roseann Barr.
John Fund, a Wall Street Journal” commentator was able to “talking point” respond to everything about Palin and her lack of experience and knowledge except the aerial slaughter.

Folks, this issue will be germaine in our struggle. The environment matters.Cruelty to animals matters. Ask Mike Vick.

Please please send $10 to defendersactionfund.org to air their ad in OH MI FL VA and NH.
Like Bill Maher said, as soon as Palin delivered her address at the RNC, he wrote a check to Obama and in the memo line wrote “For negative ads only”

12092008

CRFLATS(21:15:34) :

For the Rally sign ideas:

Alaska Moms for Obama/Biden
Alaska Working Class for Obama/Biden
Hockey Moms for Obama/Biden
Women with Brains for Obama/Biden (OK, I just through that one in to let off a bit of steam).

12092008

Palmdale, CA(21:17:46) :

Palin’s justification of earmarks almost makes it sound like it’s ok to accept stolen property, just not to steal it… Yes, I said “almost”, but isn’t the logic the same?

12092008

Erin(21:20:58) :

Thanks to all of you that will be thinking of us tomorrow as we exercise our freedom of speech. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of pictures taken and posted.

Oh, and I just heard her say that being picked for VP was “humbling.” My reaction is, “Give me a BREAK. HUMBLING? Her head is bigger than ever. I mean, have you seen how big her hair has gotten lately?? Soon it’ll be a beehive!”

I just finished watching the interview on 20/20. I think Palin did better than what I saw yesterday, when she was asked about foreign affairs.

Actually, I think she has some potential, but not in this decade. I say this, even though I disagree with her on most issues.

I was remembering when I first heard about her candidacy, and why I was appalled. I am from a small town, yet it is about seven times larger than Wasilla. Our city council meeting is televised, and we regularly watch it, and I know most of the council members. When McCain and her party immediately used Palin’s experience as council member and mayor as a credential on her VP resume, well it was absurd. Just as absurd as them throwing the PTA membership on the resume.

It is like preparing a resume for a high level CEO Position for a Fortune 500 company, and when listing your sales experience, you include Girl Scout cookie sales for Troop 202. Maybe you did sell more boxes of cookies than the other girls in your troop, and maybe it did give you valuable sales experience and helped you down your path, but would it really impress your potential boss? Can you imagine your new boss introducing you to the shareholders and saying “She is really qualified, you know when she was in Girl Scouts, she sold more cookies than any other girl in her troop for three straight years!”

Palin is definitely quick on her feet, and did some slick saves. She did a good spin on the book banning. I really don’t buy her version, in that she only asked the librarian what she would do if “parents” made the request. For some reason, I tend to believe Anne Kilkenny’s version.

Perhaps, if Sarah wasn’t so sucked into McCain’s Liar Party, I might consider her version. Reminds me of the boy who called wolf….keep telling whoppers, and after a while no one will believe you.

Since the first moment Palin was introduced to the American public, many things she said proved to be lies. Spins and tweaking the words at a later date doesn’t cut it with this voter.

Yes, she made it through the interview and I was impressed that she was able to do some quick talking. Yet, she didn’t convince me she had any real knowledge on the elemental issues. And the last thing we need is someone blustering and faking it through major diplomatic negotiations.

12092008

Erin(21:33:34) :

Oh My God, I am watching her interview and I am so pissed off. She is such a liar. I cannot stand to listen to her try to wiggle her way out of answering the tough questions. And then my husband just said, “I am so surprised at how harsh he’s being with her. I don’t think he would be that harsh if he was interviewing Obama.” I’m considering divorce.

12092008

Wired Differently(21:35:23) :

Even if you are few in number (and you might just be surprised at how many show up), and even if that pathetic excuse for a shock jock (if the creep had any hair it would be a mullet) and his snoose-chewing, cave-dwelling posse show up to hassle you, remember how many of us out here in the rest of the country, and in other parts of Alaska, will be with you in spirit.

Erin, I’m sorry I didn’t think of a good slogan for your sign. I hope you’ve got a good one. Post a photo?

Thank you all for your courage to stand up and be counted.

WD (aka Turbine Yukon Palin)

p.s. apropos to another thread, my understanding of the term ‘dipstick’ is that it just means moron, no racial connotation. As in, “Eddie Burke is a freakin’ dipstick, man.” Reply to which is, “Word.” Still, the bumper sticker makes no sense.

12092008

iona(21:37:11) :

good luck stay safe we will all be thinking of you. thank you for taking a stand, you are inspirational

xo

and those in the path of ike, stay safe too.

12092008

J T(21:37:36) :

Erin, don’t do anything rash!🙂
I feel sorry for Charlie Gibson…he really was damned either way!

12092008

Rabbler(21:39:51) :

I can’t really grok Palin. I think she’s turned into a cartoon somehow.

I really don’t care for Bay Buchanan, but she said something interesting tonight about today’s interview. She was concerned that the “handlers” were getting Palin to realign her views, and that the reason people liked Sarah was for the “real Sarah”. Kinda funny that someone who claims to be an independent reformer succumbs to “handlers”…especially considering who those handlers are!

12092008

ocliberal(22:00:23) :

Sign idea:

Alaskan Women say “ENOUGH!”

Good luck! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all…

12092008

SMR(22:00:27) :

ED SCHULTZ TOWN HALL:

Okay, how many of us Alaskan women are ready to go public, verbally/vocally, with our views? Just do it. Bought my Got Hope? Obama t-shirt today, so feeling particularly enthusiastic about getting the word about Palin out. Check out this info about the town hall and pass it along to everyone who can be there:

Awe gee…I am watching the interview for a second time….I want to revise what I wrote earlier….she did pretty good for a small town city council member, but she is woefully unqualified. And is obviously blustering her way through the interview. I said she might be ready in a decade….it may be lots longer.

12092008

whichferret(22:01:56) :

Please be sure and have a copy of the photographer’s rights with you if you are going to the rally and are taking a camera. My husband who is a freelance photographer never goes anywhere without his in his camera bag.

I listen to this on the radio BBC World Service, they’re now in Las Vegas.

12092008

ocliberal(22:08:44) :

JT: That is the problem with liars – after awhile you don’t believe anything they say. I never believe anything the repugs ever say – never!

And you know what, I’ve begun to see that they don’t even care. They found out years ago that it doesn’t matter if they lie or tell the truth. No one cares.

They get the pro-lifers, the anti-gay crowd and in this case the closet racists (as well as all the non-closeted racists) so it doesn’t matter what they say or do and sometimes I feel that it doesn’t matter what we say or do.

I’m a little depressed tonight…

I’m going to send 40 postcards to Obama’s campaign. Thanks to whoever made that suggestion. I was going to go down and volunteer but Obama doesn’t have a campaign headquarters in Orange County and I really hate, hate driving to LA. So the postcards is a wonderful idea. I have terrible handwriting though so I’m not sure how effective my message will be but I’ll do my best.

Give them hell tomorrow Women of Alaska!

12092008

Blue Idaho(22:16:43) :

Good luck to all of you up north. Be safe and thank you for your bravery. I will pray for your safty.

It is important to remember that we are acting FOR something, rather than against.

YES WE CAN!

12092008

GJ in Idaho(22:19:32) :

I hadn’t read much about what the dems are doing these days in AK. I don’t believe I’ve seen one interview from Dem headquarters, I assumed you had one so I googled and sure enough here’s a list of events:, http://alaskademocrats.org/index.php?page=events
Hey, AK Dems you rock!

I would hope some of the lower 48 news crews would love to be invited to these events and interview a few people. Even if you have to surround your selves with pit bulls to protect yourself from hecklers show up at these events, think of new ones and keep getting the word out to the media and if they don’t cover your event email and complain or demand equal time. There are FCC regs and PS spots that you can claim if they don’t give you equal coverage.

Rallys and protests are fine, and I don’t want to discourage a single one of you from going. I would be there with you if I could. I just want to let you know as others have that any protest march can turn nasty and if you aren’t trained in non-violent action the media will treat you as the lunitic fringe and dismiss your effort. You will get the sympathy vote, but many folks will be turned off. Keep the non-violent line and don’t let her have the opportunity to call out the Nation Guard.

Remember it is much better in most folks mind to be for something than against something. And in her mind if you are against her you are a threat and she has the right to strick back first.

12092008

J T(22:22:30) :

Ocliberal, sorry you are depressed, but I know what you mean.

I agree, they don’t care. And it is insulting. And it is disheartening.

A guy I work with is a Republican, and he is very pissed at the GOP, mostly at the last 8 years. Sometimes he acts like he is going to vote Democrat this year, then he says something derogatory about the Democratic party, especially because he is more atuned with the needs of the wealthy. He has never forgiven Jimmy Carter for the high interest rates during his administration.

When this guy bitches I remind him that his party behaves dishonorably and has horrible candidate choices this year…

This guy often makes cracks about Obama being Muslim, but I think he does that to bug me. And the funny thing, if Obama was Muslim, so? After all, doesn’t our constitution allow for differences of religion?

12092008

Sarah from CA(22:27:40) :

Good luck, AKM!! Your state seems to be quite the microcosm of our country right now; “bad guys” vs. “good guys” with the bad guys playing mean n’ dirty. I don’t envy the weight you all are feeling from this whole thing.

I went to see Tony Bennett tonight in L.A., and after one of his songs, he just simply said, “Vote for Obama!” and then went about his business. It was pretty funny, and it got a big reaction from the crowd.

So if Tony is on our side… we can’t lose!🙂

12092008

GJ in Idaho(22:33:02) :

Oclibera, if you don’t have an Dem office or center in your town/village/trailer court, email Dem State headquarters and tell them you want to start one. Then email or call a few friends and meet in one of your homes or in any public spot. If you’re very brave invite the media and press or email them after you met and tell them what you did and why you support Obama. The world needs to know there are Obama supporters in AK, even if there are only 2 of you getting together.

“In small town america, when two or more are gathered, good things happen.”
That could be the first line to your press release.

12092008

Erin(22:38:53) :

My husband is delusional. He actually just told me, “Obama is a joke.” My response: “Sarah Palin is the joke.” He’d better watch his back.

At least I know my vote cancels out his.

12092008

Hope(22:39:36) :

I think Alaskan Women for Obama is way better and more true than “Alaskan women against Palin.” There’s nothing there to be against. I’m so FOR Obama, and because I live in Alaska it FEELS like I need to learn and talk about Palin, but I guess I feel I know more than I want or, now, need to know about her, and really feel SO MUCH BETTER and CLEANER when I pursue Why and HOW and To What Extent I am FOR OBAMA. The against thing is a black hole for me. I hope those who attend the rally tomorrow will be FOR OBAMA. There’s the hope and the dream!!

I’m glad mudflats is staying up with Alaska news, because it’s important to know these things, but just as I was thinking these things my Aunt wrote about the interview: “On the News Hour tonight a couple of things came out of the Brooks/Shield commentary.

Both believe Obama will win.

I believe Brooks finds Palin unqualified. Both disliked the question about the McCain Doctrine.

Brooks said, “It’s not that we’re pro Palin it’s that we’re anti anti Palin.” Perhaps we all need to hear that.
The more we object to Palin the more the base coalesces. We’d best all get back to the issues and the idealism/vision that drew us to Obama in the first place.”

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a huge number of Obama votes in Alaska in spite of everything?!! Yes, WE CAN!

HOPE!

12092008

Vanessa(22:42:48) :

My husband and I are with all those Women (Men and Children) against Palin standing out there. If we weren’t halfway around the globe from you, we’d be out there with you! Keep fighting the good fight!

Hope springs eternal!

12092008

Mil(22:51:21) :

Indiana Republican’s being foul and several things that I will ladylike enough to refrain from typing out here:

Thank you, Hope, for the great comment about the importance of being “for” something positive instead of “against” something that’s, in our eyes, negative. Hopefully that will help our rally tomorrow be just a little calmer, a little more peaceful, a little more understanding.

Boy I wish I had enough Alaska Airlines miles to cash in now…I would love to attend both of those rallies. And who knows if any of the footage will make it’s way down to la la land here in California. Guess I’ll be scanning the web for video clips. Can’t wait to read your reports!

12092008

AnneinWA(22:57:02) :

*AWRP* and those in the wake of *IKE*

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

I thought the following quote appropriate for those of you attending the rally:

“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do”. ~Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird

Yes…sometimes you DO win! WE do win. Be safe out there and know you have our support, and we realize you are taking a stand for US…and the U.S.

Yes We Can!

12092008

Hope(22:57:06) :

Oh, Erin! Thanks so much! I’m glad you agree! That’s going to help me sleep tonight! I wish I could be there with you tomorrow! I’m working down here on the Peninsula as I find ways!
G’night, all!

HOPE!

12092008

baja(22:59:43) :

I so wish I could be there! Everyone take pictures and post them everywhere you can.

My mild mannered mother actually called me up pissed about Eddie Burke. She thinks the organizers should sue.

12092008

Lani(23:01:11) :

It’s been an interesting night, catching up on the blog. I’m proud to know (via this site) some of the people who will be at the rally tomorrow.

This election is so vitally important, far beyond the bright shiny thing being dangled by the Repubs. This link was provided by another person today and bears repeating:http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2007/apr/24/usa.comment
“Fascist America, in 10 easy stepsFrom Hitler to Pinochet and beyond, history shows there are certain steps that any would-be dictator must take to destroy constitutional freedoms. And, argues Naomi Wolf, George Bush and his administration seem to be taking them all.”

Obama said “enough”. Let that be the rallying cry. Not wasting time chasing the shiny thing. Palin is nothing. The country, the republic, is everything. And it is at risk.

12092008

Wasilla Sign Waver(23:02:07) :

My signs for tomorrow:

Women’s Rights,
not a Far Right Woman

Stop Stonewalling Troopergate

No Thanks, Sarah.
We can do Better.

McCain, I’m Insulted.

12092008

Raul in New York(23:03:21) :

Ladies,

I send you my love as an American fighting for the same cause as you are.

Be strong ladies, and let no one stand in the way of expressing how you feel….

Show the rest of the country the TRUTH !!!!!!

I look foward to seeing pictures and you tube clips !!!!

12092008

John in WA(23:04:11) :

GO GET ‘EM !!!!!

12092008

VP, Flat Earth Society(23:06:52) :

Lack of qualifications aside, Paling strikes me as a very spiteful, vindictive and mean-spirited person. And, like George Bush, rather incurious about the world in which she lives.

12092008

VP, Flat Earth Society(23:08:36) :

How about a sign in bold print with just the words “No to a Stepford Sadie”

12092008

Larina(23:10:06) :

Best of luck and most of all safety to all of you protestors in AK. I’m worried for you. Please take every possible precaution.

12092008

AnneinWA(23:12:35) :

Or a sign that simply says “ENOUGH!” – that’s the one word I most remember from Obama’s acceptance speech.

12092008

DeMo(23:15:09) :

I’m sure I’m not the first person to think of this, and it’s probably in my head because I heard or saw it somewhere, but the words VETO and VOTE have the same letters. Duh.

I made several more calls today and invited six women to meet with me at a local park they all have little kids, so I thought that would be a fun place to gather and the weather is very nice here right now. These women I know are all Pro-choice and we are going to discuss why we believe this way and who we want to support, the Dem or Repub. I’ve already pretty much got it that they will be voiting for Obama this year, and I’ll be taking notes as to why we think this way, and sending a Press Release or letter to the editor, listing these reasons. Might not be much but my goal is to show the rest of ID and the country that both Repub and Dem who are Pro-Choice feel that Obama is the best choice.

After church on Sunday another group of my Senior friends are going out to lunch, We will also be talking about the election and who we support. One of the gals that is a good writer will be keeping notes so she can write a letter to the editor saying why Women of a Certain Age support Obama. We do what we can where we can, and support Women everywhere.

Greatest success of the day, had a good talk with sil and he is being to see, why M/P ticket might not be the best ticket this year.

Yes, we can! Day 53

12092008

Laurie(23:25:45) :

AKM

Do you have an email address…as well as a phone number for me to send some messages to that ignorant conservative radio host.

I just want to bombard him or his bosses with emails and I also would like to call him

He is scum…if a progressive radio host behaved how he did all hell would break loose.

12092008

Aussie Puck Mule(23:29:31) :

Laurie, look at the radio station website.

12092008

sockeye(23:49:56) :

Has this been posted yet? Its the best!

Les Misbarack

Whatever happens, the McCain campaign could never pull this off. Patience, steel… triumph.

12092008

DeMo(23:58:58) :

GJ in Idaho said:

“Might not be much but my goal is to show the rest of ID and the country that both Repub and Dem who are Pro-Choice feel that Obama is the best choice.”

Not much? I think what you’re doing is great! This election IS about people. Grassroot efforts. Sure, the big money ads get the attention, but so does heart to heart discourse about issues that matter to people.

If Senator Obama’s campaign inspires you to do something you’ve never done before, we’re already becoming the America we envision. I think it’s fantastic!

On another topic, saw the last segment of The View. Appropriate or not, the McCains were either asked how many homes they have, or just about their homes. Cindy said she didn’t want to discuss it. Yeah, that transparency thing is working well. She said it’s not what the campaign is about. Well, yes and no. Your party can’t accuse the other party’s nominee of being elite if it seems you personify elitism.

There is nothing inherently wrong with being rich. If you earned your wealth legally (inheritance is legal) and share it with others (charity), there’s no shame in it. But when you conduct yourself in a manner that says I am above you and will not answer your questions, it’s unseemly.

13092008

DownInMississippi aka Jeep Pike(00:01:26) :

Please some Alaska woman, please make a sign for me that says “Jeep Pike from Mississippi is against Palin.”

Too bad we don’t have enough time for all the people here to submit their Palinese names along with the name of their state expressing their dislike of Palin. I know it would be a lot of work for you in Alaska, but I swear I would happily donate $100 for posters and supplies.

13092008

Catherine(00:30:29) :

Don’t just take pictures for the sake of safety, but also to post so others can see what is going on. Good luck, ladies!

“Never give in–never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.” –Sir Winston Churchill

my husband and i will be in attendance. i just finished making my sign… it says:

KEEP YOUR LAWS OFF MY BODY

i guess it’s the topic i feel most passionately about. i know even if we are few in numbers it is crucial that we show that not all alaskans just roll over and give their support to an unqualified candidate simply because of her gender or her state of residence. i vote with my brain, not my ovaries! i wouldn’t doubt in the least if the national media is present… this is getting a lot of attention and it deserves it.

13092008

DeMo(03:00:48) :

Molly said:

“KEEP YOUR LAWS OFF MY BODY”

Love it!

“i wouldn’t doubt in the least if the national media is present… this is getting a lot of attention and it deserves it.”

I’ve got my fingers crossed. If the media wants to be accurate, I would think it’s incumbent upon them to show all in attendance. And I would think it would go a long way towards illustrating that all Alaskans are not blindly in love with Palin, despite her high approval ratings, and that women don’t vote for boobs, with both noun definitions applying, depending upon one’s opinion of Palin.

Good luck today, ladies! and know that no matter how large or small your group is today, you have the support of literally MILLIONS of people all over the world.

btw, I can’t think of snappy slogans to sum up these points, but they are two of the ones I am most curious about when it comes to people with McCain/Palin’s policies/beliefs:

1. how can pro-lifers also be pro-death penalty?

2. how can people who continually say they are ‘anti-big government’ be happy for the government to rule over what they literally get up to in their bedrooms?

13092008

judi(03:21:45) :

AK-I will be with you guys in spirit at the rally..Thank you for all you have done.

13092008

Susie in Jersey(03:27:51) :

I’m with all you anti-Sarah ladies in spirit; wish I could be there in person.

13092008

BigSlick(03:31:20) :

Please make a sign that says “Impeach Governor Palin and Her First Dood”

13092008

misskae(04:05:13) :

Hey Mil
Thanks for the chart @ (22:53:04) –
Anyone,
How can we support this professional women’s PAC in order to get this chart published in the newspapers?
I don’t think any MSM will do so because the case is so clearly for Obama.
Has anyone recently checked this info? I’m covered up at work right now, and can’t do it. But I’d like to make copies and hand this out if it is correct.

13092008

Laura(04:19:14) :

Your strong spirit and courage is a shining light in the midst of lies, religious fascism, and uncontrollable lust for maintaining control.

I am lighting candles for you during this time. You are the true warriors !!!

Thank you, a million times over !!

13092008

judi(04:42:58) :

Sleazy Sara from Wasilla,
Makes you want to f–ing Killa;

Have poster will travel.

13092008

Nebraska Native(05:22:47) :

Can’t wait to read your thoughts and see the pics from the rally today! So wonderful to know my AK sisters and bros. are fighting the good fight. I’m there with you in spirit– stay safe!

What would be the best route to donate for rallies against Palin in Alaska? I’m tapped out on what I can donate to Obama, and I would like to support this effort.

13092008

kate(06:25:22) :

AWRP: Be brave and safe. Wish I could be there with a huge sign.

I think the tide is turning against McCain: more editorials about his sleaziness and people mentioning her dismal interviews. She was better last night, talking about personal views and spinning her opinions and deeds. My husband, though, who’s been avoiding my obsession with this was shocked at how badly she spoke.

13092008

Darcy(06:29:57) :

I know this is kind of boring, what with the emotional “baby-killers” remark, but isn’t all of Alaska part of a crude form of socialism? Isn’t taking money from business(oil companies) and giving it directly to the populace(1200 checks, I think), a big part of what socialism is all about(wealth redistribution)? I have no problem with this myself, but if you’re going to put down socialists, it would be helpful if you weren’t accepting these practices yourself. Does this guy give his rebate checks, or whatever, back to the Alaskan government? If not, he’s just huge jackass. But we already knew that.

An Obama supporter also has her own campaign going. A postcard campaign to the battleground states from around the world, not just the states:http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/444zy
I’m going to get my postcards today. I was amazed to hear about this. My state is a given for Obama and I have felt somewhat helpless on how can I help. An opportunity has been provided.

Check ’em out. Get involved.

13092008

Aussie Puck Mule(06:39:34) :

I VOTE WITH MY BRAIN
NOT WITH MY OVARIES

Too good!!!😉

13092008

RLS(06:59:37) :

Just saw this video on what Obama should do. Very interesting, wish his campaign would hire this guy, he makes a lot of sense. He lays out a strategy that should work.

Who is this Eddie Burke? I hope he isn’t typical of the people in Alaska. I visited AK recently and it is a beautiful place, but if Eddie is an example of the type of people living there, I won’t ever return. I realize that many of the posters on this board live in AK. I am hoping you guys outnumber the jerks.

* If you grow up in Hawaii, raised by your grandparents, you’re “exotic, different.”

* Grow up in Alaska eating mooseburgers, a quintessential American story.

* If your name is Barack you’re a radical, unpatriotic Muslim.

* Name your kids Willow, Trig and Track, you’re a maverick.

* Graduate from Harvard law School and you are unstable.

* Attend 5 different small colleges before graduating, you’re well grounded.

* If you spend 3 years as a brilliant community organizer, become the first black President of the Harvard Law Review, create a voter registration drive that registers 150,000 new voters, spend 12 years as a Constitutional Law professor, spend 8 years as a State Senator representing a district with over 750,000 people, become chairman of the state Senate’s Health and Human Services committee, spend 4 years in the United States Senate representing a state of 13 million people while sponsoring 131 bills and serving on the Foreign Affairs, Environment and Public Works and Veteran’s Affairs committees, you don’t have any real leadership experience.

* If your total resume is: local weather girl, 4 years on the city council and 6 years as the mayor of a town with less than 7,000 people, 20 months as the governor of a state with only 650,000 people, then you’re qualified to become the country’s second highest ranking executive.

* If you have been married to the same woman for 19 years while raising 2 beautiful daughters, all within Protestant churches, you’re not a real Christian.

* If you cheated on your first wife with a rich heiress, and left your disfigured wife and married the heiress the next month, you’re a Christian.

* If you teach teach children about sexual predators, you are irresponsible and eroding the fiber of society.

* If, while governor, you staunchly advocate abstinence only, with no other option in sex education in your state’s school system while your unwed teen daughter ends up pregnant, you’re very responsible.

* If your wife is a Harvard graduate laywer who gave up a position in a prestigious law firm to work for the betterment of her inner city community, then gave that up to raise a family, your family’s values don’t represent America ‘s.

* If you’re husband is nicknamed “First Dude”, with at least one DWI conviction and no college education, who didn’t register to vote until age 25 and once was a member of a group that hates America and advocated the secession of Alaska from the USA, your family is extremely admirable.

Any follow-up on the rest of the Palin interview? I am interested in what people thought.

If McCain wins now, he will have a pretty hard time running the country. Having reignited the culture wars, he will find that no one is going to give him much of a honeymoon.

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mpalm(07:48:04) :

plwalsh:

Not only has he reignited the culture wars, both he and SP have demonstrated the ability to lie, lie and lie some more. The country cannot survive another administration that cannot tell the truth. JM and SP both talk frequently of war as well. I am beginning to think they see armed conflict as the solution to all problems.

Thank you for this link cmac. This is a very important point that we all must take very seriously. Those of us out there that have blogs must continue to link back here and make our own posts and we must all follow each and every blog link so that we create a long chain out of these links in order to spread the word. We must be proactive !!!!

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Kate Henry(08:19:48) :

Regarding Sarah Barracuda’s lies. What a role model she is. The next time she catches her kids in a lie, they can retort “Well mom, you lie every day. Why is it OK for you to lie but not for me?”.

Mother of the year material she is not.

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Jim W(08:41:22) :

Will Trooper Wooten be there to protect the socialist baby-killing maggot protest?

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Kate Henry(09:06:45) :

Sue (19:13:01) :
Yes, the baby-killer attack. I am familiar with it. After saying he wouldn’t discuss politics during his sermon, our pastor then made it quite clear that he supports McCain. He invited us to talk with him after the service. When I said that I look at a candidate’s deeds rather than his words, he told me, rather loudly and angrily, “I will not vote for a baby-killer!” So much for polite debate. : ( I have not attended a service since (this happened about a month ago), and I do not intend to return until after the election. Sadly, many Christians will vote for anyone who claims to be against abortion, regardless of the truth.

Sigh…. god/guns/religion. Vote for those rather than what will benefit your family.

I suggest you go back to your church and ask to speak to the pastor. Tell him you have been thinking about his “baby killer” statement and then ask him “Well, since you think abortion is murder, what sentence would you impose on a doctor who performs an abortion to save the mother’s life. What sentence would you impose on a woman who was raped by her father and ended up pregnant and than had an abortion.”

That is the argument to overturning Roe v Wade and making abortion illegal. No one wants to answer that question. Because, in order to make overturning Roe v Wade be anything other than symbolic, they will have to impose very severe penalties on anyone who performs an abortion or gets an abortion.

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Susie in Jersey(09:08:27) :

I’m doing a no-no and crossposting. I found this in the “Hot Topics” forum on the Gardenweb:

“I live in Wasilla (I never knew what an awful place I lived in before the last two weeks!) and wanted to contribute to the Palin discussion.

The thought of Sarah Palin in the Oval Office is keeping me up at night and waking me up early worrying. She, like Bush, lacks introspection. She knows what is right and nothing/no one will change her mind. And she HATES criticism, so I’m wondering if she will be able to keep her irritation in check when/if she does more press (beyond Hannity). And she is over-confident to boot, hence the constant “Bridge to Nowhere” references despite the wide de-bunking.

Her frightening inexperience in national politics was revealed in the Gibson interview. What serious politician doesn’t know you should NEVER even mention the possibility of going to war with RUSSIA? I had a pit in my stomach for hours after hearing her response to that. I don’t see how anyone can defend her experience after that one. How hard is it to say “It would never come to that,” “that’s an incredibly unlikely hypothetical situation,” etc.? And believe me, being next to Russia is not national security experience.

When Sarah is asked tough questions, she almost always responds with a version of “the future is bright for the great state of Alaska,” etc., ad nauseum. Now she’s doing it with “reform” and “putting the government back on the side of the people.”

How, as McCain stated on The View this morning, is one woman going to reform “the Republican Party, the Democrat Party, independents, all of Washington”? Does he not see how ridiculous that statement is? All of this because she defeated the most unpopular governor in America and sold a jet that she pledged to sell as a campaign issue?

Alaska is by far the porkiest state of all. We, until the recent corruption scandals, have revered Ted Stevens (known as Uncle Ted before the recent indictment) to the point of naming our airport after him because he brought so many earmarks home. Why is McCain choosing to make earmarks, .6% of the federal budget, such a centerpiece of his campaign when his running mate was such a fan until Bush’s recent edict?

My uncle was a POW with John McCain, and I hate to criticize him, but this is too much. I would happily have Bush for four or even eight more years over Sarah Palin, and I am certainly not in the 30% of the population that approves of him or the job he does.

And I am not the only Wasillian to feel this way.”

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Kate Henry(09:19:50) :

I have a question I can’t seem to find the answer to. Is Wooten still a state trooper or did someone finally fire him?

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Kate Henry(09:23:57) :

And I am not the only Wasillian to feel this way.

I’m guessing that she is not the only Wasillian who feels that way. Just one of the few brave enough to voice their opinion. I read somewhere that the press is having a hell of a time finding anyone who will talk to them. The reaction is usually “I’m not going to get on the bad side of Sarah Palin”. That is too scary for words when the people in the town where she lives are scared to death of her.

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marti(09:27:15) :

Here in Anchorage it is getting close to the time to go to the Rally! I have never been to a rally. My daughter is coming over and she and my husband and I will all go together. This is my home and community and I feel like there is such discord here – well there is. I’m a little scared of the counter rally, and the media, but I have to stand up for this. My sign says: “Palin: a bridge to deception” Another one: “Obama: A bridge to the future” Hopefully there will be a good turnout!

13092008

Nebraska Native AKA Froth Moonshine Palin(09:45:08) :

Take some pics Marti— we’re with you!

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BullwinkleCringing(09:59:39) :

Go to the PBS website and check out Bill Moyer from Friday night.
His show was about Rich Wing Radio and the terrorist attack on the Unitarian Church in Kentucky. Be forewarned it may make you sick. Very good interview with the pastor though.

<a href=”http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html”

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BullwinkleCringing(10:01:21) :

Ah crap I was upset just thinking about the show here it is

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BullwinkleCringing(10:02:11) :

I give up Just cut and Paste

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mpalm(10:08:47) :

Good luck Marti! Let us know what happens as there does not seem to be much coverage in the MSM.

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nswfm(10:19:38) :

“a bunch of socialist baby-killing maggots”
What a horses ass that guy is. Or maybe an elephant’s ass, since it’s a bigger one and he’s likely a republican with that statement.

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marti(10:32:58) :

Ooh – thanks for the camera reminder – its my protection!!

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Alaskan Woman(10:38:39) :

The thing that scares me most is that the truth will not change their minds! All they care about is that Sarah is against abortion. Period. That’s it. That’s their only issue. They get irrational and abusive to anyone who has another point of view. I really worry about those brave people who are going to the counter rally. I live 3 hours away or I would have joined them no matter how threatening they become today. That horrible radio announcer speaks for a lot of people here in Alaska. SCARY!

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Martha Davidson Vancouver B.C. Canada(10:51:51) :

For all you brave Alaskan women, we are SOOOOOOO proud of you!!

Please help this campaign by sending every woman you know, the link to this awesome website:

Women Against Sarah Palin
“On Wednesday, September 3, we sent out an email to 40 friends and colleagues asking them to respond to Sarah Palin’s candidacy as Vice President of the United States. They forwarded the letter to their friends across America. To date, we have received more than 100,000 responses from women of all ages and backgrounds. Below are their voices.”

The McCain Seven
John McCain has had at least 177 lobbyists running his campaign and raising money for him. The McCain Seven—all lobbyists—control the campaign filling roles from senior foreign policy advisor and finance co-chair all the way up to head of command, campaign manager. The McCain Seven make sure special interests come first.

I wish I could be there. Your sisters in San Francisco (obviously a place Palin WON’T be visiting) are supporting you 150%! Thank you for doing this for so many of us that wish we could walk with you!

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CPO,USN(Ret) Dayton OH(13:56:56) :

Bravo Zulu to ALL of you! We here in the lower 48 are becoming more informed only by links to organizations such as yours. MSM, like many of her constituents, is running scared. I pray for your safety and strength in exposing her for what she is! God’s speed to all!

I just came home from the anti-Palin rally. It was a sight to behold and I really didn’t want to leave. Mostly Obama/Biden supporters interspersed with McCain/Palin signs. Mostly signs about issues. Some were very insightful. Lots of democracy at work! Eddie Burke worked his way through a fairly hostile crowd without incident (that I saw). Hope this gets good (and accurate) media coverage.

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Cassie(14:17:52) :

DownInMississippi aka Jeep Pike

I’m Jeep Pike Palin, too, but PA not Mississippi! Does this mean that we are twins…or does it mean they forgot they…already…used…that? (smiley)

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Cassie aka Jeep Pike Palin(14:26:00) :

Kate Henry

As far as anything I have read, Trooper Wooten still serves as an Alaskan State Trooper.

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AK Palinbot(17:49:10) :

What a great rally! What a great time. We saw the true colors of the misguided out there. Why the curses that were flung at us were amazing. The lies that I heard told. I guess what really capped off the event for me was when one the radical protesters hit my 13 year old son with a drum stick as he passed the entranced drummer. Why it almost looked like an accident…almost. The verbal assaults and threats of violence toward my 2 other sons only confirmed my belief that the Obamanauts were slightly insane. Why I saw a mother slap a young man who was carrying a McCain sign. On old man wanted to “kick ” my sons “a**”. Real civil discourse there guys. I think all the warnings here to stay safe were only meant for the people that agree with the Liberal Mantra. Turns out the only violence I saw was directed towards the McCain Palin supporters. Really great rally,like I said. I did in fact get some good pictures of the Rabid Left in there true environment.
Barack, I know Jesus. Jesus is a friend of mine. And, Barack, you are no Jesus.

Just another woman raising her fist in solidarity. You’re doing the entire country a service. I only wish I could be there with you.

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whitehawk(03:03:23) :

This has got to do with her ignorance of ‘rape victims, her attitude and state not caring for the native population at all, her abuse of power with all associated firings at her will, setting up state legislators for her own greed, and such a horrid record of compassion for the most vulnerable.

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whitehawk(03:15:18) :

Good luck today women; I’m so glad you are taking a stand. Sarah Palin does not stand for women’s right’s other than her own. She has downtrodden women in her state and put the women’s movement back 100 yrs. She is ‘stuffed’ full of herself. Let the media show her, not all women, in fact most women do not support anything she does or says………..including how hypocritical she is with her own girls. Her children need more than she can give, motherhood is the first priority, not how you afford that beautiful home you have, while others do without literally.

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SCT(09:51:22) :

You Go “WOMAN AGAINST PALIN” I wish I could be there, but South Florida is too far away!!

Send Palin to Siberia!!

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grrace(08:30:05) :

I feel sooo much better now that I found you! I’m in Calif. My friend lives in Homer Alaska and says they don’t like Palin/McCain ticket at all. Good luck to you “WOMAN AGAINST PALIN.” We MUST have separation of church and state. We must maintain Choice, which prostects BOTH sides of the isle.

Be safe on your protest and I’m there with you in spirit!

15092008

grrace(08:49:39) :

To all the AK Palin robots, You see, your Republican candidate isn’t a Republican. Take it from me, raised by staunch Republicans. Your party has been hijacked by LIARS. Anyone, who supports them, supports LYING. Real Christians don’t lie.

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kim(07:43:13) :

Hogwash.

I’ve seen Obama rallies here in Alaska — there is maybe 25 people.
And there is NO AMERICAN FLAG!
He is the biggest hoax played on the public I’ve ever seen.

Come off it. Wake up.

McCain/Palin

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kim(07:47:12) :

Ha! What’s even funnier is that I was in Homer, Alaska Saturday,
and saw their rally.

25-35 people — several children in that group. No USA flags.
Population of Homer 4100 (approximately)

I’d say that 30 people is not the MAJORITY of the town of Homer.
And HOMER is one of the most LIBERAL cities in Alaska.
YOu can spin this however you want but I also live here and will speak the truth.